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|caption=Key art for '''Kirby's Dream Buffet''' | |caption=Key art for '''Kirby's Dream Buffet''' | ||
|developer= | |developer= [[HAL Laboratory]] | ||
|publisher= [[Nintendo]] | |publisher= [[Nintendo]] | ||
|released=Summer 2022<ref name="Announcement trailer>[https://youtube.com/watch?v=qOGQv0hJNJ8 Announcement trailer]</ref> | |released=Summer 2022<ref name="Announcement trailer>[https://youtube.com/watch?v=qOGQv0hJNJ8 Announcement trailer]</ref> | ||
|platforms=Nintendo Switch<ref name="Announcement trailer/> | |platforms=Nintendo Switch<ref name="Announcement trailer/> | ||
|rating= | |rating= Pending | ||
|predecessor=''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'' | |predecessor=''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]'' | ||
|successor= | |successor= | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Future|Summer 2022}} | {{Future|Summer 2022}} | ||
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'''''Kirby's Dream Buffet''''' is an upcoming [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'']] spin-off game for the [[Nintendo Switch]] eShop.<ref name="Announcement trailer"/> In it, Kirby is shrunk by the [[Dream Fork]] and must face off against [[Waddle Dee]]s and other multi-colored [[Kirby (species)|Kirbys]] in collecting the most strawberries atop a now giant cake<ref name="NoA announcement>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1546844171578871808 Nintendo of America]</ref> in order to grow bigger for a final fight.<ref name="Official site">[https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/kirbys-dream-buffet-switch/ Official website]</ref> General gameplay will revolve around racing along various food-themed stages, grabbing strawberries to grow in size, and then engaging in a sort of battle mini-game at the end. Becoming larger grants various benefits to the Kirby in question, including rolling faster down hills, and appears to be the metric by which the winner is decided. The game can be played locally with up to [[Multiplayer|four players]]<ref name="NoA announcement"/> and also features online multiplayer via Nintendo Switch Online.<ref name="NoE multiplayer>[https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/1546846847314104320 Nintendo of Europe]</ref> The game also features [[Copy Ability]]-like powers<ref name="NoA announcement/> called [[Copy Food]] abilities.<ref name="NUK foods">[https://twitter.com/NintendoUK/status/1546849367348363264?s=20&t=zVVXIb2e9ME6Ni9Huezz3w Nintendo UK]</ref> | '''''Kirby's Dream Buffet''''' is an upcoming [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'']] spin-off game for the [[Nintendo Switch]] eShop.<ref name="Announcement trailer"/> In it, Kirby is shrunk by the [[Dream Fork]] and must face off against [[Waddle Dee]]s and other multi-colored [[Kirby (species)|Kirbys]] in collecting the most [[Strawberry|strawberries]] atop a now giant cake<ref name="NoA announcement>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1546844171578871808 Nintendo of America]</ref> in order to grow bigger for a final fight.<ref name="Official site">[https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/kirbys-dream-buffet-switch/ Official website]</ref> General gameplay will revolve around racing along various food-themed stages, grabbing strawberries to grow in size, and then engaging in a sort of battle mini-game at the end. Becoming larger grants various benefits to the Kirby in question, including rolling faster down hills, and appears to be the metric by which the winner is decided. The game can be played locally with up to [[Multiplayer|four players]]<ref name="NoA announcement"/> and also features online multiplayer via Nintendo Switch Online.<ref name="NoE multiplayer>[https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/1546846847314104320 Nintendo of Europe]</ref> The game also features [[Copy Ability]]-like powers<ref name="NoA announcement/> called [[Copy Food]] abilities.<ref name="NUK foods">[https://twitter.com/NintendoUK/status/1546849367348363264?s=20&t=zVVXIb2e9ME6Ni9Huezz3w Nintendo UK]</ref> | ||
== Story == | == Story == | ||
It is currently unknown to what extent ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' will have a story. However, a bit of backstory is shared on Nintendo's Japanese site announcing the game. It is explained that Kirby was invited to a "gourmet festival", where he found the cake shown in the opening scene. He decided to dig in using the [[Dream Fork]] instead of waiting for the festival to start, and as a result, he was shrunk down by the fork's magical powers. From there, he is joined by other Kirbys as they begin to roll around eating the now relatively giant food.<ref>[https://topics.nintendo.co.jp/article/197347a7-2e79-466a-b2ce-e28a228fa6bc Japanese Nintendo article for the game]</ref> | It is currently unknown to what extent ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' will have a story. However, a bit of backstory is shared on Nintendo's Japanese site announcing the game. It is explained that Kirby was invited to a "gourmet festival", where he found the cake shown in the opening scene. He decided to dig in using the [[Dream Fork]] instead of waiting for the festival to start, and as a result, he was shrunk down by the fork's magical powers. From there, he is joined by other Kirbys as they begin to roll around eating the now relatively giant food.<ref>[https://topics.nintendo.co.jp/article/197347a7-2e79-466a-b2ce-e28a228fa6bc Japanese Nintendo article for the game]</ref> | ||
== Gameplay == | |||
The gameplay of ''Kirby's Dream Buffet'' revolves around racing along various food-themed courses and/or battling in food-themed arenas to collect strawberries and grow larger in size, with the goal being to be the heaviest contestant by the end of the event. These events are supervised by two giant floating white gloves who greatly resemble [[Master Hand & Crazy Hand]], though they have yet to be confirmed as such. In the race courses, there are a number of enemies that populate the stages, resembling classic enemies from the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]] such as [[Bouncy]], [[Kabu]], and [[Gordo]], but with food motifs. There also exist a number of stage devices and hazards, including what appear to be [[Bumper]]s and [[Dash Panel]]s, also made to resemble food. Along the way, Kirbys can collide with [[Food Box]]es to uncover various [[Copy Food]] abilities, with those revealed including abilities based on [[Stone]], [[Wheel]], and [[Tornado]]. | |||
==Copy Food abilities== | ==Copy Food abilities== | ||
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* A cupcake-themed ability based on [[Tornado]]<ref name="NoA announcement/> | * A cupcake-themed ability based on [[Tornado]]<ref name="NoA announcement/> | ||
* A donut-themed ability based on [[Wheel]]<ref name="NoA announcement/> | * A donut-themed ability based on [[Wheel]]<ref name="NoA announcement/> | ||
==Enemies== | |||
The following enemies have been revealed to be in the game: | |||
*[[Bouncy]] | |||
*[[Gordo]] | |||
*[[Kabu]] | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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KDB Kirby affected by the Dream Fork screenshot.jpg|Kirby being affected by the glowing Dream Fork | KDB Kirby affected by the Dream Fork screenshot.jpg|Kirby being affected by the glowing Dream Fork | ||
KDB Dream Fork shrinking screenshot.png|The Dream Fork shrinking Kirby | KDB Dream Fork shrinking screenshot.png|The Dream Fork shrinking Kirby | ||
KDB Kirby's dreams come true screenshot.png|Kirby staring at the giant cake in ecstasy | |||
KDB Kirby falling into cake screenshot.png|Kirby staring at the now-giant cake after being shrunk | KDB Kirby falling into cake screenshot.png|Kirby staring at the now-giant cake after being shrunk | ||
KDB other Kirbys falling in screenshot.png|Other Kirbys falling into the cake | KDB other Kirbys falling in screenshot.png|Other Kirbys falling into the cake | ||
KDB Kirbys beginning the race up the cake screenshot.png|Kirbys racing up the cake | KDB Kirbys beginning the race up the cake screenshot.png|Kirbys racing up the cake | ||
